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My English memories: Ipswich

I have been feeling rather nostalgic lately. Maybe because it’s ten years since my work & life experience in England. During that time I explored as much as I could of East Anglia which is where I lived. Ipswich was one of the first cities I visited. I went there by train for a day trip without a fixed plan of what to do and see. After this first day trip I visited Ipswich again to meet up with some new acquaintances but I haven’t really been to any museums or done any proper sightseeing. What I have done actually was to shop at Primark 🙂 I know, I know, there are a lot of people who belittle this brand but I still have a top I bought for only 2£ ten years ago.

Ipswich is the biggest town in East Anglia and it’s situated on the estuary of the river Orwell. The first thing I noticed on my day trip to Ipswich when compared to other smaller towns in Suffolk was the number of people in the streets and a greater feel of cosmopolitanism. I came across the Ancient House with its beautiful pargeting and the Town Hall. I liked the old houses on the high street and the choice of shops. I also saw Ipswich’s waterfront and the marina. It was a leisurely day trip for sure.

Ancient House

Town Hall

London tube sign, why?:)

Have you been to Ipswich? Read about my other English adventures here.

I’ve only been to Ipswich once, and stayed on the waterfront which has been transformed over recent years, like a lot of the UK’s cities and towns – I remember ambling around the streets and being surprised at how appealing it all seemed. Thanks for linking up with #citytripping

We stayed in a hotel near Ipswich on one of our short breaks to Suffolk but only skirted the city! Looking at your photos, I’m intrigued by the detail on the buildings – will have to stop for a proper look next time.

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